Danny Lee Wynter on fighting for diversity

Analysis of the casts of all ITV dramas by the group has indicated that black, Asian and ethnic minority artists accounted for just 5.4 per cent of actors.

Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, an actor on the group’s committee, said they hoped today’s meeting would develop awareness. “One thing we’re not doing is say we have the answers. And we don’t want to name and shame,” he said.